Site Outreach Coordinators

Hi! My name is Chhengan Ul but everyone prefers to call me only An. I am from Kompong Cham Province which is close to the capital city and I moved to live in Siem Reap since 2010 to continued to take a Bachelor Degree. I graduated from Phanhasatra University of Cambodia, Siem Reap Campus and my major was Financial and Banking. While I was an undergraduate I spent most of my free time to volunteers in social work programs that focused on health care, and culture exchange.

Not at all, I was a translator and projects supporter for students from Hong Kong University to assist and helped them to work on the Community project and Culture Exchange Program. After finished my Bachelor Degree, I applied to work in a bank in order to practiced by relate degree. However, after a while I found myself that this job wasn’t a match for me.

Social Contribution and responsibility is the mission of my work career, Volunteer Around the World has focus on all those majors and it is the reasons that encourage me to join with VAW. I have been working with VAW since May 2017, I absolutely appreciate VAW for bringing medical outreach program that offers Mobile Clinic to my communities which give them to access for medical and dental treatment, and health education for free. It’s very helpful for villagers that cannot afford it. Nothing happy to see my people living in healthy and continue to understand about health education.

Hi! My name is Ly pagnarith, I am from Phnom Penh, the capital and most populous of Cambodia, where I grew up and studied medical school. I graduated from University of Health and Science in 2014 as a medical doctor. After that I worked at University Research Co.,LLC as a team for Quality of Care assessment of USAID social health protection project, and then I have worked as physician at French NGO (Mission Humanitaire).

There I learned a lot of things, did the mobile clinic, went to many places in Cambodia and knew the situation of people’s lifestyle in the province. Recently, I have been working at NekTeb Clinic in Siem Reap, a resort town in northwest Cambodia, being a popular tourist destination because of having a lot of ancient temples, especially Angkor temple, the central feature of the Angkor UNESCO world heritage site. As a medical student, I always hope that I could help the people to understand about their health, the importance of hygiene and nutrition that why I become a part of Volunteers Around the World (VAW) to do the mobile clinic to provide communities with access to medical and dental treatment, medication, nutritional security, clean water and health education to those that cannot afford it. This is a high motivation for me being a part of the VAW team. When I have free time I like to play football, chess, read books and watch movies.

Hello! My name is Nathalie Rodriguez. I was born in Jarabacoa, the most beautiful town of the Dominican Republic! I finished high school when I was 16 years old and studied two years of marketing at UNPHU University. I studied English as a second language in YD Language Center where I started working as a secretary and then I became an administrator and teacher.

I am a nature lover so in my free time, I love doing outdoor activities and going out to contemplate the beautiful mountains that surround my beautiful town of Jarabacoa. When we love to serve people in need we often give ourselves deeper purpose and meaning and that nearly always leads to greater happiness, so this is what I enjoy most about working for VAW and the amazing experience this job gives me to connect with the people in my community.

My name is Sara Cabrera, I was born in Guatemala City, but my family and I moved to Lake Atitlan two years ago.

I’m 19 years old, I would like to study Anthropology at the public University San Carlos de Guatemala.

On my free time I like to go swimming and love to read. I also enjoy spending time with my sisters, we are very close. I’m really passioned for the mission of Volunteers Around The World, and also I’m very excited and I wish I could give the organization the best of my work and efforts.

Hey! My name is Sthersy Delgado. I was born and raised in a small town in the Dominican Republic, known as “The Town of Eternal Spring”, Jarabacoa. I am a small business owner and a health science student. I have always been passionate about finding new ways to help my community, and what better way to do so other than helping others improve their health so they can live better lives.

My passion for this grew when I had the opportunity of participating in my first medical mission in 2012. My heart of service and my love of people was what encouraged me to become part of the VAW team in 2018. During my free time I enjoy going to the beach, hiking and spending time with my daughter.

My name is Ana Bove and I was born in Venezuela. Because of the terrible situation in Venezuela, my family moved to the Dominican Republic in 2009, where I studied Medicine at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). Currently, I’m working at the Dominican Red Cross. My hobbies are cooking and baking, and I am recently trying boxing. The reason I wanted to become a doctor is that I love to help people in all aspects of life. Now I realize we can touch people’s life with a simple gesture and that’s why I want to join Volunteers Around the World.

I was born in Jarabacoa on September 10, 1987. I did my primary and secondary studies in my hometown and attended university at UCATECI in La Vega. I currently work as a general dentist at Dental Center Smile. I enjoy working with Volunteers Around the World in order to reach some of the vulnerable populations around Jarabacoa and be able to provide access to different dental treatments. It is a pleasure for me to be part of this team. In my free time, I like to read and go to the gym.

Dr. Israel Hernandez graduated from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala in 1995, with the title Medical Doctor and Surgeon. Dr. Hernandez also has a Post Graduate title in Community Attention to Persons with Diabetes from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala.

He has worked for 15 years in Community Health and currently holds a diploma for Risk Management and Reduction from the Instituto Nacional de Administracion Publica de Guatemala. Dr. Hernandez is also studying for a diploma in Nutrition in Emergency Situations from the Instituto de Nutricion de Centroamerica y Panama (INCAP). Dr. Hernandez began working with Volunteers Around the World in 2004 and has been instrumental in the development of the organization.

Hello! My name is Brian Derick Cristal. I enjoy learning and have many life goals; I am always searching for happiness and finding what I like to do. I also try to enjoy each moment to its fullest. I am 33 years old and have lived in Guatemala City since I was little. I am from a very close-knit family who enjoys spending a lot of time together.

I have always had a passion for dentistry. I studied at the USAC and currently own a dental clinic network where I work along with my wife, who is also a dentist. I enjoy playing sports, spending time with my friends in a variety of activities, traveling the world and going on different adventures with my family.

I was born and raised in the province of Bocas del Toro in Panama. I had the opportunity to go to high school in the US in 2004 where I also began a hotel management & culinary arts course after graduation. In 2008, I returned to Bocas del Toro where I currently live with my three kids. I was given the opportunity to be part of VAW Global in 2014 as an Outreach Assistant, working hand in hand with the interns to provide aid to vulnerable communities. Through this experience I’ve been able to grow personally and also within the company.

When I am not working for VAW I work managing my hostel & restaurant on Bastimentos Island. In my free time I enjoy being with my kids, fishing and relaxing on the beach with friends. My goal is to continue to grow in knowledge and to one day be able to provide sustainability within the communities where we currently work.

Anibal Lara is the Medical Coordinator and Head Physician for VAW Panama. He has been working with VAW since 2018. His primary job location is in Santiago, Panama, but he travels to Bocas del Toro as well as other regions of the country to participant in mobile clinics in underserved regions.

My name is Marina Ascue and I was born and raised in Cusco, although I also spent part of my childhood in Arequipa. I finished my high school studies at San Borja High School, the first high school in the city of Cusco. I earned my degree in tourism from the University of San Antonio Abad of Cusco. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world and teaching them about my culture and beautiful home region.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. When I’m not working, I will often travel with my family to the Cusqueñan countryside to enjoy the peace and natural beauty. I enjoy working with Volunteers Around the World because not only do I get to meet the VAW volunteers and show them Cusco, but we also get to give back to the people of Cusco.

Hello! My name is John Huamanquispe and I am a physician with a focus in public health (epidemiology) and a professor in the School of Medicine at the Universidad Andina del Cusco. I love to teach statistics, epidemiology and health sciences investigation methodology.

I graduated from the Universidad Nacional San Antonio Abad del Cusco and currently work at the Social Security Hospital (EsSalud) in Cusco Peru. I have always had a passion for giving back to underserved populations. I like to develop and administer medical and social assistance programs that have a real impact for low-income and at-risk families.

In 2015, I began working with Volunteers Around the World as the Medical Coordinator in Peru. I am very grateful for the opportunity, as it allows me to pursue what I am passionate about in my field. I feel VAW’s objectives to improve access to to healthcare and health education–including nutritional and water security and waste disposal–to underserved populations align with my own goals and passions, which makes my job even more fulfilling.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with wife and two beautiful daughters, playing soccer, dancing, listening to music and reading. I am proud to form a part of the VAW team and I am excited to continue developing the projects for the volunteers and local communities in Cusco, Peru.

My name is Yajhaira Peña. I was born in Cusco and I am a dentist. I studied at the Andina University of Cusco and worked for many years in the rural areas of ​​Cusco and Apurimac in health centers and ONG projects, where I learned a lot. Currently, I am working in my dental office, as well as studying for a Master’s Degree in Rural Development, because I am passionate about social work in rural and poor communities.

This year, I was selected as the VAW Dental Coordinator in Perú. I am very happy to be a member of the VAW family because it gives me the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, from different cultures and with different ways of seeing life, as well as creating positive social change and providing dental care to the people who need it most. In my free time, I like to read and watch classic movies.

My name is Laura Rosas Calderón and I was born in Lima, Perú. I joined VAW in 2017 and I’m excited to create the Veterinary Outreach program in Cusco. I am a Veterinarian Zootechnician graduated from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), with a Diploma in Wildlife Managment (UNMSM) and in Socio-enviromental Conflict Managment (CNCP).

I chose my profession because I’ve have always loved being with animals and nature, and studying the biological sciences. Since graduating, I have worked in different areas including a pet clinic, teaching undergraduates in the area of histology, coordinating educational extension activities and wildlife management. I moved to Cusco in 2015, motivated by new challenges in accepting a teaching position at the University of San Antonio Abad del Cusco (UNSAAC) and developing activities in the high Andean areas, like working with South American Camelids. I’m also an active member of the Volunteer Firefighters in Perú since 2002 and I currently go to the Cusco 39 Station during my free time.

My name is Kelly. I was born in Cusco, Peru. I am 26 years old, I studied communication sciences at the San Antonio Abad National University. During my free time I like to read, listen to music, dance, play volleyball, but what I like most is traveling and seeing new places. I have worked with VAW for 3 years starting as an Outreach Assistant and currently working as an Outreach and TDC Assistant, being here helped me grow professionally and personally.

I have worked with VAW for 3 years starting as an Outreach Assistant and currently working as an Outreach and TDC Assistant, being here helped me grow professionally and personally.

My name is Ngoc Le. I was born and raised in Can Tho, a small town in the center of Mekong Delta Area, Vietnam. I studied International Business at Can Tho University, and graduated in 2018. After that, I began my career path in Administration and Human Resource Management, where I can pursue the passion of supporting other people.

During my spare time, besides common entertainment activities, such as listening to music, watching movies, etc., I enjoy going out for a walk or exposing to new experiences, like traveling and learning Ukulele or a new foreign language.

It was an unexpected opportunity that I came to know about VAW, and then, with many back-supports and encouragements from family and friends, I have officially joined VAW. By being a part of VAW, I can keep heading towards my life goal, specifically, to enhance self-development and directly contribute to the society, while spending every moment working but not-so-like-working by doing what I enjoy.

Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) was established on December 25, 2002, based on the Faculty of Medicine-Dentistry-Pharmacy of Can Tho University, which was formed in July 1979.

CTUMP embraces the mission to be a center of education and scientific research responsible for training human resources in fields of Medicine and Health Sciences as well as applying research findings into healthcare services to meet the needs of people in the Mekong Delta and other regions of Vietnam.

Besides education, CTUMP also focuses on doing scientific research, international cooperation projects and applying researched results to new medical technologies in providing healthcare.

In 2018, CTUMP and Volunteers Around the World (VAW) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a closer partnership, greater cooperation and a durable friendship between the two institutions in working together to promote medical and dental outreach programs as well as scientific research and students exchange.